straffeforfølgelse
Syllables
stra-ffe-for-føl-gelse
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑfːəˌfœrlɡelse/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + straffe- / følge- + -else
The word 'straffeforfølgelse' is divided into five syllables: stra-ffe-for-føl-gelse. It's a compound noun formed from the roots 'straffe' (punish) and 'følge' (follow) with the prefix 'for-' and the suffix '-else'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('føl'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of prosecuting someone for a crime.
Prosecution
“Straffeforfølgelsen av ham var langvarig.”
“Politiet iverksatte en grundig straffeforfølgelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('føl'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of compound words, but longer compounds can have secondary stresses or shifts. In this case, the second syllable receives the primary stress.
Syllables
stra — Open syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel 'a'.. ffe — Closed syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'e', geminate consonant 'ff'.. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'o'.. føl — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'ø'.. gelse — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'e', coda 'ls'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'str-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
- The geminate consonant 'ff' in 'straffe' influences the syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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